5 Reasons Why First-Time Freelancers Fail.

Many newbies in freelancing sometimes fail. Most times, it is not as a result of poor quality in their work, missing a deadline, or their individual talent. A Freelancer’s ability to withstand challenges being faced would determine if he or she would thrive in the business.  

Freelancing as a profession is insecure and most people hesitate before they start freelancing because they believe they do not have what it takes to compete in that space.

Let’s look at some reasons why first-time freelancers fail.

1. Inefficient Organization: If you are not organized as a freelancer then it would be difficult for you to succeed in the sector. When you are organized, it would enable you to execute projects effectively and with diligence. You need to find out which channel keeps you up and doing and bring clients. Strive to keep everything in order and execute one project at a time.

2. Poor Publicity: If you want to be successful as a freelancer, you would need to take time and study successful self-made people all around the world. As a freelancer, you need to start branding yourself. To be successful in pitching and marketing your services, you need to be able to overcome clutter and confusion. When you are more visible as a freelancer, you are bound to get more clients and partnerships.

3. Fear of failure: Many first-time freelancers are scared they would fail when they commence their freelance business. That initial fear is not healthy as it makes the freelancer start in a bad light. 

4. Too Much Competition: The competition in the freelance business could be stiff at times especially when you are a niche-based freelancer. On some occasions, there are highly qualified and talented people like you and this forms a strong competition that you can beat. 

5. Not demanding a Price relative to your Output: Many first-time freelancers struggle with determining the right price for their services. Setting your price should be determined with the Client’s budget, your level of experience, and the client’s expected profit.

Bixex has been designed to help freelancers, both old and new to flourish in their businesses. Bixex is a global marketplace that connects business owners with freelancers from any part of the globe.

Business owners get to share freelance, part-time, full time and remote projects/jobs available in their businesses. Freelancers also get to bid on these projects and execute them within a specified time frame. 

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